Artichoke

(Cynara scolymus)

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Cynara
Species: scolymus
Common names: Globe artichoke, alcachofra, alcachofera, artichaut, tyosen-Azam
Phyto-chemical elements: 7 types of Caffeoylquinic-Acids, Ascorbic-acid, Beta-Carotene, Beta-selinene, Beta-sitosterol, Boron, Caffeic-acid,-4-Caffeoyl-quinic acid, Calcium, Caryophyllene, Chlorogenic-acid, Cyanidol - glucosides, Cynaragenin, Cynarapicrin, Cynaratriol, Cynarina, Cynarolide, Decanal, Eugenol, Ferulic-acid, flavonoids, Folacin, Glyceric-acid, glycolic-acid, Heteroside-B, Inulin, Iron, Isoamerboin, lauric-acid,-linoleic acid, -linolenic acid, Luteolin-glucosides, Magnesium, Manganese, MÜFA, Myristica-acid, acid-Neochlorogenic, Niacin, Oleic-acid, palmitic-acid, pantothenic-acid, Phenylacetaldehyde, Phosphorus, Potassium, Protein, Pseudotaraxasterol, PUFA, riboflavin, Scolymoside, Stearic-acid, Stigmasterol, tannins, Taraxasterol, Thiamin, Vit-B6, Zinc
Parts Used: Leaves, flowers

PROPERTY 'AND ACTIONS

Main actions:

* Reduces cholesterol
* Lowers blood pressure
* Stimulates bile
* Supports the liver
* Supports the gallbladder
* Enhances digestion
* Fights the free radicals
* Detoxifies

Other actions:

* Dries secretions
* Supports the heart
* Cleans the blood
* Increases the diuresis

Assay standards:
Sheet.
Infusion: 1-3 cups per day;
Liquid extract: 2-3 ml every meal;
Capsules: 2-3 g 3 times daily;
Standardized extracts: follow the instructions.

Alcachofra is the name of artichoke Brazilian, whose leaves and flowers are eaten throughout the world as vegetables. The artichoke was used both as food and as medicine by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. In particular, among the Romans it was part of the menu of festivals.

Artichoke has a pleasantly bitter taste, which comes from one of its components: the cynarine. The cynarine, present mainly in the leaves of the plant, is one of the biologically active components of the plant.
In 1970, European scientists have documented the first action cynarine lowering cholesterol. Documented this action in a more recent study (2000), in which 143 patients suffering from high cholesterol was given the artichoke extract for six weeks. At the end of the test, there was a decrease of 10-15% in total cholesterol.

Besides this cholesterol lowering properties, the artichoke was also an action of detoxifying and liver protective, as has been documented in several studies in 1966 and 1987.
Searches were then conducted on of artichoke effects on the liver and gallbladder, attributable to its antioxidant action that has been documented in a study of 2002. One previous study, in 2000, on the other hand had already documented the effectiveness of artichoke on patients suffering from irritable intestine syndrome.
These data, which are not only confirm the use of artichoke as secular folk remedy for liver and gallbladder, as well as natural detoxification and help against cholesterol.

Following is a brief summary of the uses of artichoke etnomedici.

Brazil: For acne, anemia, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, asthma, bile insufficiency, clean blood, bronchitis, diabetes, diarrhea, dyspepsia, digestive disorders, dandruff, fever, flatulence, gallbladder problems, calculi, gout, cardiac function, hemorrhoids , high cholesterol, hypertension, hyperglycemia, inflammation, renal failure, liver problems, nephritis, obesity, prostate, rheumatism, seborrhoea, ulcers, urethritis, urinary problems, such as astringent and vasocostrittore
Dominican Republic: For biliaca insufficiency, digestive problems, problems with the gallbladder
Europe: For insufficient biliaca, cancer, detoxification, dyspepsia, cistifella to problems, high cholesterol, hyperglycemia, jaundice, liver disorders, nausea
Haiti: For edema, hypertension, kidney problems, liver problems, urinary insufficiency
Mexico: For cystitis, calculi, hypertension, liver disorders
Elsewhere: For diabetes, edema, rheumatism, urinary insufficiency


Artichoke
Key actions (in order):
Stimulant of bile in the liver and gallbladder, epatoprotettivo, detoxifying the liver, cholesterol lowering

Main uses:

1. calculi and for stimulating the bile as the liver and gallbladder
2nd for high cholesterol
3rd for digestive disorders
4th for the irritable intestine syndrome, Crohn's disease and other intestinal problems
5th to support the liver function

Properties / actions documented by research: Anti-epatossico (eliminates toxins from the liver), antioxidant activity, stimulation of bile in the liver and gallbladder, epatoprotettivo, epatotonico, cholesterol lowering

Other properties / actions documented by traditional
Astringent, blood purifier, cardiotonico, detoxifying, digestive stimulant, diuretic, hypotensive, stimulant, tonic

Traditional preparation:

* Infusion: 1 to 3 cups of infused leaf to be taken daily after meals;
* Abstract: 3-4 ml of 4:1 concentrated extract liquid;
* Capsules or tablets: 3-5 g in capsules or tablets of dried herb per day;
* For standard products, follow the instructions on the label


Contraindications:
No evidence regarding the domestic use.

In any case:

* Dermatitis have been documented in response to contact with the plant and the leaves fresh.
* Artichoke is used in folk medicine as hypoglycemia. Although there are no clinical studies that document this possible action is recommended for diabetics and those suffering from hypoglycemia monitoring the levels of sugar in the blood constant.

Interaction with drugs: It can enhance the drug and the statin cholesterol

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